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Zhao Mengsheng picked up a pen and wrote on it: "The entire Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership team is dismissed from their posts."
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Qijiang City, the hotel where the task force is staying.
Lin Yunfei packed his luggage and prepared to leave Qijiang with the task force members and return to Jingzhou City.
Zhao Lan sent a text message: "[The cabinet has decided to dismiss the entire Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership team. The official document will be issued to the Handong Provincial Party Committee as early as tomorrow.]"
A Toyota Coaster slowly drove up.
Jingle Bell! !
At that moment, Gao Yuliang called.
"Comrade Yunfei, you've worked hard. You've solved such a major case."
Lin Yunfei spoke slowly, smiled calmly, and said, "Secretary Yuliang, this is all thanks to the comrades in the special task force. I only did my part."
"However, Secretary Yuliang, I just received news that there may be major changes in the leadership of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee."
Gao Yuliang was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but frown: "Oh? What's going on?"
Lin Yunfei lowered his voice: "The Central Committee has decided to dismiss the entire Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership team."
Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang gasped. He knew all too well the seriousness of the matter.
If the entire leadership of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee is dismissed, the entire officialdom of Handong Province will experience a major upheaval.
"Comrade Yunfei, are you sure about this?" Gao Yuliang's tone carried a hint of uncertainty.
Lin Yunfei nodded: "Confirmed, I just received the news. The central government has made a decision."
Gao Yuliang was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "This matter is probably not that simple. There are too many people involved behind the scenes in the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee."
"Comrade Yunfei, you must be careful and make sure you don't get involved."
Lin Yunfei smiled slightly and calmly said, "Secretary Yuliang, don't worry. I know what to do."
After saying that, Lin Yunfei hung up the phone. He turned around, got into the Toyota Coaster, and left Qijiang with the task force members, returning to Jingzhou City.
Zheng Yaping, accompanied by her assistant and carrying a suitcase, limped down the stairs.
An Xin, with a full head of white hair, was talking on her phone with Gao Qilan in her left hand. She hurried downstairs, carrying her luggage in her right.
At this moment, the members of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee were still immersed in a gloomy and depressing atmosphere.
They knew full well that their political careers had come to an end.
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Office of Gao Yuliang, Provincial Party Committee of Handong.
Gao Yuliang put down his phone, hesitated for a moment, then picked up the red secure phone and dialed Zhao Anbang.
“Governor Anbang, this is Gao Yuliang.”
On the other end of the phone, Zhao Anbang's calm and powerful voice came through: "Secretary Yuliang, what's the matter?"
Gao Yuliang took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone: "Governor Anbang, I have just received news that the Central Committee has decided to dismiss the entire Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership team."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Anbang was clearly somewhat surprised. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Has the cabinet already made a decision on this matter?"
Gao Yuliang nodded, and although Zhao Anbang couldn't see him, he still made the gesture: "Yes, Governor Anbang. The cabinet has made a decision, and the official document will be issued to the Handong Provincial Committee as early as tomorrow."
Zhao Anbang sighed: "This matter is a major earthquake for Qijiang City and Handong Province. We must be prepared to deal with it."
Gao Yuliang agreed, "Yes, Governor Anbang. I have already instructed the Provincial Party Committee Office to begin preparing the relevant materials. Once the document is issued, we will immediately convene a Standing Committee meeting to study countermeasures."
Zhao Anbang nodded: "Okay, Secretary Yuliang. Please take this opportunity to ensure the stability of Handong Province. We must handle this matter properly."
Gao Yuliang solemnly promised: "Governor Anbang, please rest assured. I will do my best to do this job well."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang sat at his desk and fell into deep thought.
He knew that the collective dismissal of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership was not only a major blow to Qijiang City, but also a profound wake-up call for the entire officialdom of Handong Province. He had to be fully prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
(Li Liaozhao) The next morning, the official document from the cabinet was issued to the Hantong Provincial Committee.
The Cabinet has decided to dismiss the entire leadership team of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee. All leading cadres will be transferred to second-tier positions. The Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government of Handong Province are requested to select young and capable cadres to rebuild the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee.
Holding the document in his hand, Sha Ruijin fell into deep thought.
Sha Ruijin knew that the collective dismissal of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership was not only a major personnel adjustment in Qijiang City, but also a profound impact on the political ecology of the entire Handong Province.
He understood that the central government's move was intended to warn leaders at all levels that they must always put the interests of the people first and never sacrifice the environment for short-term economic development.
Sha Ruijin picked up his pen, circling key points on the document, pondering how to properly handle this incident and ensure the stability and development of Handong Province. He knew that this personnel change would bring about a series of chain reactions, and he had to prepare in advance.
At the same time, other members of the Standing Committee of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee also received the document, and they were surprised, thoughtful, or worried.
Everyone is well aware that the collective dismissal of the Qijiang Municipal Party Committee leadership will have a profound impact on the officialdom of the entire Handong Province.
120. Cai Chenggong revealed the "protective umbrella"—Liang Qunfeng, former secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong.
120. Cai Chenggong revealed the "protective umbrella"—Liang Qunfeng, former secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong.
On the highway, Lin Yunfei sent a message to Zhang Fang.
[Uncle Zhang, the Cai Chenggong organized crime case has been transferred from the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate to the Provincial High Court. This struggle is a life-or-death battle.]
Lin Yunfei, his eyes sharp, sat in the Coaster, watching the highway winding into the distance, a slight smile playing on his lips.
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Handong Province, Higher People's Court.
In the dean's office, Zhang Fang sat at his desk, hands resting on the table, his expression grave. He looked at the documents and evidence related to Cai Chenggong's organized crime case.
He was parachuted in; he wasn't a local from Handong, nor was he a member of the Handong University gang.
Zhang Fang was Lin Hu's former secretary. Therefore, he had to act cautiously. After being transferred to the grassroots level, he worked in the public security, procuratorate, and judicial system.
Before arriving in Handong, Zhang Fang knew exactly what he was going to face. He even made a special call to his former boss to report on his work.
Lin Hu's expression was serious, his voice steady and powerful: "Zhang Fang. The situation in Handong is very complicated. Yunfei needs someone to help him in Handong. Sha Ruijin wants to rely on the Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection—these two weapons..."
"The political and legal system cannot be without people."
"This is a game of strategy."
Zhang Fang's expression became uncertain, and he took a deep breath. He knew that his old leader's words were telling him that he needed to choose sides in this struggle.
Sunlight streamed through the window curtains and onto the desk. Zhang Fang's gaze hardened. "Old leader, rest assured. After I go to Handong, I will do my utmost to cooperate with Yunfei and win this battle."
Lin Hu nodded in satisfaction and said slowly, "Remember, your task is not just to cooperate. More importantly, you must safeguard the bottom line of the political and legal system and prevent Sha Ruijin from turning Handong's judicial system into his personal fiefdom."
Zhang Fang nodded slightly, a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Understood, old leader."
. . . . .
At that moment, Zhang Fang's phone rang.
I turned on my phone; a text message notification had appeared.
[Uncle Zhang, the Cai Chenggong organized crime case has been approved by the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate...]
After reading the text message, Zhang Fang silently pressed delete.
His finger lingered on the phone screen for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Then, Zhang Fang sent two words: "Okay."
Zhang Fang put down his phone, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the sycamore trees inside the walls of the Provincial High Court. The shadows of the trees were dappled, and the wind gently rustled the leaves.
In his confession, Cai Chenggong admitted to being a member of organized crime. He also "confessed" to his key subordinates, including Zheng Xipo, Wang Wenge, and Ma Wenming.
Cai Chenggong also admitted that he organized a factory protection team and kidnapped Police Chief Lin Yunfei. Zhang Fang thought it over carefully and decided that it was not impossible to classify Cai Chenggong as a member of organized crime, but he needed a protector.
Otherwise, this case will be like a hot potato.
Without anyone backing Tsai Cheng-cheng, the case is unlikely to stand. But if someone is to back him, that person must be influential enough.
Zhang Fang understood that this "protective umbrella" could not be Lin Yunfei, otherwise it would directly implicate the schemes of his former leader, Lin Hu.
He needed someone with sufficient influence but who wouldn't disrupt the balance of power within the political and legal system. This person had to remain hidden in the shadows, yet ensure the case's logic remained consistent. Zhang Fang's gaze fell on an old file on the table—it was about Liang Qunfeng, the former secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong.
Although Liang Qunfeng has been retired for many years, his influence in the Handong political and legal system remains profound.
Zhang Fang's fingers gently stroked the file cover as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind. Although Liang Qunfeng had been retired for many years, his influence was not what it used to be.
However, Liang Qunfeng has a son-in-law named Qi Tongwei.
Qi Tongwei is currently the Director of the Public Security Department of Handong Province, wielding real power.
Zhang knew perfectly well that involving Qi Tongwei would provide reasonable support for the case without directly shaking the current political and legal system. Most importantly, Qi Tongwei was not one of Sha Ruijin's men.
Zhang Fang's gaze gradually calmed, and he had made up his mind. He picked up the red secure phone on the table and dialed Zhao Lan.
"Hey, Lanlan. It's me, Zhang Fang."
Zhao Lan, who had been stunned, snapped back to reality. It was her father-in-law Lin Hu's former secretary: "Oh, I remember now. Hello, Uncle Zhang Fang."
Zhang Fang asked in a low voice, "Lanlan, how's work going lately?"
Zhao Lan was slightly taken aback, then replied in a low voice, "It's alright, Uncle Zhang Fang, just say what you need to say."
"That's right, the Tsai Cheng-cheng case is still missing a crucial protector..."
Zhang Fang slowly opened his mouth and revealed his true thoughts.
After listening, Zhao Lan's expression turned serious. She realized that the "protective umbrella" Zhang Fang mentioned was no small matter. After a brief silence, Zhao Lan asked in a low voice, "Uncle Zhang Fang, are you saying that former Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Liang Qunfeng, should become the 'protective umbrella' for this case?"
Zhang Fang sighed softly, his voice tinged with helplessness: "Lanlan, there's nothing we can do about it. The Cai Chenggong 'gangster' case is hard to establish without a sufficiently influential figure backing it up. And Liang Qunfeng, although retired for many years, still wields considerable influence in Handong. More importantly, his son-in-law, Qi Tongwei, is the current director of the Provincial Public Security Department, a pawn we can use."
Zhao Lan frowned. She understood Zhang Fang's intentions, but she still had concerns: "But isn't this too risky? What if Qi Tongwei notices something, or Sha Ruijin starts investigating? Wouldn't we be asking for trouble?"
Zhang Fang shook his head, his tone firm: "Lanlan, don't worry. I've thought it over carefully. Qi Tongwei isn't Sha Ruijin's man. Their relationship isn't good; he and Liang Lu have been separated for many years."
“If we act properly, he won’t notice anything amiss; instead, he’ll become a pawn in our game. As for Sha Ruijin, he can’t touch us for the time being.”
"I am the president of the Supreme People's Court, a vice-ministerial level official, and a cadre under the direct management of the central government." This is Zhang Fang's confidence.
Central government officials must be dealt with by the central government.
After hearing this, Zhao Lan, though still harboring doubts, understood that Zhang Fang had made his decision. She sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Alright, Uncle Zhang Fang. I will do my best to cooperate with you. You must be careful and not give yourself away."